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East Cerdani also maintains a sizable but undisclosed number of nuclear warheads deployed in a nuclear triad comprising ICBMs, strategic bombers and nuclear submarines. International inspectors and foreign nationals have very rarely been permitted to see or inspect any nuclear weapons, with only a limited number ever being shown at a time. East Cerdani's nuclear policy since it's inception has been that of "no first use" and to "not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against any non-nuclear-weapons states or nuclear-weapon-free zones at any time or under any circumstances."

 

In addition to the professional military the [[People's Militias (East Cerdani)|People's Militias]] exist as one the largest paramilitary organisation in East Cerdani and one of the largest in the world. It is largely comprised of working class people and members of parties of the National Front and almost every major factory, office and workplace has at least a small unit or detachment. Training is conducted by non-military providers such as the People's Police and is ongoing throughout the year, with camps often taking place on weekends and scheduled training weeks taking place at specific times throughout the year. Membership in the Militias is entirely voluntary however it is often encouraged as past membership is seen as politically and socially virtuous.

==Economy==

Main article: [[Economy of East Cerdani]]

 

The economy of East Cerdani is that of a centrally-planned socialist economy, with most economic sectors and means of production controlled directly by the workers themselves through worker collectives, worker owned enterprises or co-operatives. The state is largely responsible for organising discussion and participation of workers and collectives in the creation and adjustment of economic plans and directives, along with assisting them in the fulfillment of these objectives. Nationally these plans are organised along 5 year long Prospective Indicative Plans which outlines the directives of the economy and the plans for specific industries. Heavy and light industries are the largest sectors of the economy comprising various specialisations from camera and computer manufacturing to the manufacturing of aircraft and heavy plant equipment. Agriculture remains a significant part of the economy, the country officially being self sufficient in most staple foods allowing the cultivation of certain commercial crops for both domestic consumption and limited export.

 

===Art & Music===

 

===Sports===

Football is the most popular sport in East Cerdani. The national team is the [[East Cerdani National Team]] and the sport is supported greatly by the state. Swimming and aquatic sports are avidly followed and increasingly popular. Basketball is also popular along with cricket and ice hockey.

 

The government considers supports many sports groups and associations which often receive direct funding and assistance from the state. All major towns and cities have their own sporting facilities, gymnasiums and aquatics centres with smaller towns often having a sports oval and swimming pool for both recreation and local competitions.

 

==Infrastructure==

 

All railways and railway infrastructure are owned by the [[National Railways of Cerdani]] which is responsible for the maintenance of all tracks and partially operates passenger and freight services. Some local railways are leased to a specific province or district which is then responsible until the end of the lease, terms often lasting 50 or 99 years. All major cities within East Cerdani are linked by rail, with high speed rail forming a corridor that links the north to the south and a branch towards West Cerdani partially completed. Railway links with West Cerdani are managed by [[Westrail]] which also operates limited services within West Cerdani.

 

Major arterial roads and national highways are managed by the [[Main Roads of Cerdani]] who are also responsible for national policies on road access, construction, signage and maintenance. Many other roads are managed by state, provincial or district governments who are responsible for the maintenance and construction of local roads. East Cerdani's highway network was largely constructed from the 1930s to the 1950s to facilitate better travel across the country both for civilians and for the military in peacetime and war. Highway construction has largely stopped due to the increase in funding and support for public transport and state policies generally discouraging the use of private cars when not required.

===Space Program===

'''Main Article: [[Cerdani Space Exploration Institute]]'''

 

East Cerdani maintains and operates a well-equipped space program for both civilian and military uses. The Space Program was first started in the 1950s but only achieved success in the 1960s where the first East-Cerdan satellite was sent into orbit in 1963 the first Cerdan making a single orbital flight on 1968. East Cerdani maintains independent spaceflight capabilities including a small space station manned continuously since the resumption of space flight following the end of the [[Space Debris Crises]]. East Cerdani also maintains a program for providing cheap spaceflight to astronauts and satellites to friendly countries and particularly other socialist states which may not have these capabilities.